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Gilbert (1-2) was the pitcher of record in Monday's 2-0 loss to the Red Sox, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out 10 batters over five innings.

Gilbert returned to the mound following a nearly eight-week absence due to an elbow flexor strain. The right-hander didn't show any signs of rust, as he tallied an impressive 21 whiffs en route to tying a season high with 10 strikeouts. Despite the fantastic outing, Gilbert took his second loss, as four Red Sox pitchers managed to shut out the Mariners offense while allowing just four hits. The positive news for Seattle is that Gilbert tossed 84 pitches and appeared fully back to form, though he's in line for a tough test in what projects to be a matchup against the Cubs in his next start.

Giolito (3-1) earned the win over Seattle on Monday, allowing three hits and issuing one walk while striking out 10 batters over six scoreless innings.

This was arguably Giolito's finest start of the campaign, as he racked up a season-high 10 punchouts and tied a season low in allowing three hits. The veteran righty didn't surrender any extra-base hits and missed plenty of bats with 18 swinging strikes. Giolito has had three bad blowouts during which he's yielded six or more runs, but he's also allowed one run or fewer five times in nine total starts. He's given up just one run -- which was unearned -- and six hits across 12 frames over his past two appearances, and he'll look to keep rolling in his next start, which lines up to be a road matchup in San Francisco.

Pepiot (4-6) worked eight innings, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out 11 during Monday's 7-1 win against the Orioles.

Pepiot turned in his best start of the season, working a season-high eight innings and striking out a season-high 11, to continue a big streak of 11 straight starts allowing three runs or fewer. The right-hander has had his best stuff lately as over the last three starts and 19.2 innings, the 27-year-old has struck out 28 batters. He'll get a stiff test in his next start as he is scheduled to face the MLB-leading Tigers.

Eflin (6-3) took the loss after pitching five innings and allowing seven runs on 12 hits and two walks while striking out two during Monday's 7-1 loss to the Rays.

Eflin's three-start win streak is officially over after he turned in one of his worst starts of the season Monday. After allowing just four runs in 19.1 innings over his prior three starts, he allowed seven runs in five innings. He also allowed 10-plus hits for the second time this year. The 31-year-old has been mostly solid this season, but a couple of bad starts where he allowed 15 runs in 10.1 innings have inflated his ERA to 4.81. The right-hander is next scheduled to start on the road against the Yankees.

Schmidt did not factor into the decision in Monday's 1-0 loss to the Angels, allowing four hits and no walks over 7.2 scoreless innings. He struck out three.

The New York right-hander required 97 pitches to secure his second straight quality start and fifth overall. Despite collecting only three Ks, Schmidt managed to generate 13 whiffs while allowing just one extra-base hit -- a Christian Moore triple in the eighth. With this performance, Schmidt lowered his ERA from 3.60 to 3.16 across 62.2 total innings. He currently lines up to make his next start in the Yankees' upcoming weekend home series against the Orioles.

Soriano took a no-decision in Monday's 1-0 victory over the Yankees, allowing six hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings. He struck out six.

The Angels right-hander was masterful once again after fanning a season-high 12 in his last outing, as he scattered five singles and a double in this 101-pitch performance. Soriano flashed improved control in this start, breaking a stretch of seven consecutive starts issuing two or more free passes. Through 86.1 total frames, the 26-year-old has pitched to a 3.54 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 70:40 K:BB while conceding only three homers. Soriano is currently scheduled to make his next start at home against the Astros this weekend.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said Monday that McClanahan (triceps) played catch from 100-plus feet last week, and the pitcher "says it's the best he's felt," Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

McClanahan was shut down for a bit due to ongoing issues with his nerve-related triceps injury, but Cash seemed to offer a much more optimistic tone Monday when discussing the pitcher's progress. The southpaw will visit with Dr. Gregory J. Pearl, a nerve specialist, in Texas on Tuesday, and the Rays could provide more information regarding McClanahan's long-term outlook following that exam.

The Athletics activated Ginn (quad) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Ginn missed almost a month of action with a strained quad. The Athletics have not revealed whether Ginn will rejoin the rotation or be used in the bullpen. The club has not announced starters beyond the firs game Monday of its four-game set against the Astros, so Ginn could theoretically slot into the rotation any of those days.

The Mariners activated Gilbert (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

He's set to make his long-awaited return to the Mariners' rotation Monday versus the Red Sox after missing nearly two months of action with a flexor strain. Gilbert threw 72 pitches across five scoreless innings during his final rehab start, so he should face only minor workload restrictions in his first outing back with the big club.

Brubaker (ribs) rejoined the Yankees on Monday after completing his rehab assignment, and manager Aaron Boone said that the right-hander is in line for "potential activation" from the 60-day injured list, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.

Brubaker has yet to make his Yankees debut since being acquired from the Pirates in March 2024, as he was limited to a slew of minor-league rehab appearances last season while completing his recovery from April 2023 Tommy John surgery. The right-hander received a clean bill of health heading into spring training, but he fractured three of his ribs after being struck by a comebacker in late February and has spent the last three-plus months working his way back from the injury. Brubaker has finally reached the finish line in his recovery, and he closed out his extended rehab assignment in impressive fashion by allowing one earned run on no hits and two walks over five innings in his most recent outing with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday. Though Brubaker has been building up as a starter during his rehab, he may be more likely to work in long relief once the Yankees activate him within the next few days.